Speak It Forward Incorporated
KALAMAZOO, MI
Total revenue
$361K
Total expenses
$355K
Net assets
$151K
Grants received
$806K
20 grants
EIN
943452447
Tax year
2024
Mission
Dedicated to transforming the lives of youth and adults by using spoken- word poetry as an education vehicle to raise awareness, challenge stereotypes, break down barriers and instill a sense of empowerment and community.
Programs
2 programs
Onpoint - fennville middle school - workshops that guide students through self-reflective writing and spoken word performance. Participants gain tools for emotional awareness, communication, and resilience while developing a deeper sense of personal and community connection.
Hope through navigation - community-based workshops workshops focused on providing a safe space for youth to process their experiences, build confidence, and practice self-expression through language and performance.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
8 listed
GABRIEL GIRON
EXECUTIVE DI
$81K
40 hrs/wk
ED GRIFFIN
DIR. COM. EN
$50K
40 hrs/wk
GABRIELLE CONTESTI
BOARD PRESID
—
3 hrs/wk
JUDAH GESMUNDO
SECRETARY
—
3 hrs/wk
JAMES LETTOW
TREASURER
—
2 hrs/wk
BRIDGET TIMMENEY
BOARD MEMBER
—
2 hrs/wk
HOWARD WALTERS
BOARD MEMBER
—
2 hrs/wk
KATHY WILSON
BOARD MEMBER
—
2 hrs/wk
Grants received
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Funded by
$806K from 6 funders · 20 grants · 2017–2024
$396K · 7 grants · 2020–2023
$172K · 6 grants · 2017–2023
$148K · 4 grants · 2020–2024
$55K · 1 grant · 2023
$30K · 1 grant · 2023
$5K · 1 grant · 2019